He who overcomes others has force; he who overcomes himself is strong.

When taxes are too high, people go hungry. When the government is too intrusive, people lose their spirit. Act for the people's benefit. Trust them; leave them alone.

The ego is entranced by ... names and ideas... However names and concepts only block your perception of this Great Oneness. Therefore it is wise to ignore them. Those who live inside their egos are continually bewildered.

He who knows he has enough is rich.

He who loves does not dispute: He who disputes does not love.

The whole world says that my Way is great like nothing else. It is great because it is like nothing else. If it were like everything else, it would long ago have become insignificant.

Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.